Baptize them in the name
The phrase refers to Matthew 28:19 in the Bible, where Jesus commands his disciples to baptize believers in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Overview of the Passage
• The Great Commission: Jesus speaks these final words to his followers in Galilee after his resurrection.
• The Core Command: He tells them to go, make disciples of all nations, and baptize them.
• The Trinitarian Formula: The baptism is done in the singular "name" (not names) of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, reflecting the Christian belief in the Trinity.
Key Elements
• The Father: Claims the believer as a child and places His name upon them.
• The Son: Represents the saving work and the washing away of sins through Jesus.
• The Holy Spirit: Creates faith and begins a new spiritual life within the believer.